Father God, thank you for life and for health. Thank you for your Kingdom above
and within us. Thank you for the destiny which you cut out for each of us. Thank
you for reigning in the hearts of those faithful to you, today.

Your works are perfect and pure and holy. Even though men have been vexed and
dismayed at various outcomes pertaining to their procession of mundane life, we
recognize that the Word of God lifts us to a perspective which guides us to see your
providence and enrichment.

Lord, let us be honest with You and with ourselves today. For, if our personal or
collective decisions falter from what You want, we must learn to be fair enough to
realize our own responsibility in positioning ourselves for the reproofs and the cor-
rections of life. Help us to deal with our personal anger--even our anger against
You, God, and the way you do things. Your ways are higher than our ways, and your
thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). We are pleased to know that
if we call out to you, you will hear us and pardon us as we conform to your truth.

So today, O Lord, lead us to consider each other. Let disagreement and difference
of opinion be intellectual and never attitudinal. We wish that you would fill this
house with your glory and allow us to settle into the mind of unity. Among your
people difference is beautiful because you would have it that way. Therefore, teach
us in our hearts to agree in those places that we cannot agree so that we can have
our distinctions without strife and disloyalty to the purpose we have for being here
in these sessions.

When everything is said and done today, keep our hearts and minds together in
the wonder of your love for us and for all people. Mark this day, O Lord, as a day
in which service to the State will also end up being service to your purpose for
humanity. With love and adoration we humbly pray for your presence with us forever.

We ask this prayer in the name of Yeshua ha Meshiach--Jesus, the Anointed of
Almighty God. Amen.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Reps. Reardon and Phil Kline presented a Sunflower pin to Janet Jones, recognizing her
for 24 years of service to the Kansas House of Representatives including ten years as Chief
Clerk of the House.

There being no objection, Speaker Shallenburger ordered the following remarks by Reps.
Farmer and Haley spread upon the Journal.

Remarks by Rep. Farmer:

Thank you Mr. Speaker.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. In September 1935, he began
school at all black Yonge Street Elementary School in Atlanta. He entered Morehouse
College in Atlanta in June of 1944. In February 1948, Martin was ordained a Baptist minister
and entered Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was June 18, 1953
when Corretta Scott became Mrs. Corretta Scott King. In October of the following year,
Martin Luther Kin g became pastor of Dexter Avenue Church in Montgomery, Alabama.

Martin Luther King became Dr. Martin Luther King in June of 1955, receiving his Ph.D.
in Theology from Boston University. On November 17, 1955 the Kings were blessed with
the first of their four children, Yolanda Denise King.

On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man
in Montgomery, Alabama. Four days later Dr. King was elected president of the Montgom-
ery Improvement Association and led a yearlong boycott of the Montgomery busses. This
was one of many events that led Dr. King to a life of pro-active, non-violent direct action;
so much so that in December, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace
Prize.

On April 4, 1968, an assassin's bullet took the young life of this heroic man.

Dr. King is, and should be, an inspiration to all of us who are actively involved in seeking
the common good for our fellow man.

In April of 1963, Dr. King wrote the following from the Birmingham Jail:

``I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable net-
work of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects
all indirectly.''

In August of the same year, Dr. King said at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.:

``When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution
and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every
American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men would be guaranteed the
inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.''

A message that I believe we as legislators all hold dear.

I now yield to Representative David Haley.

Remarks by Rep. Haley:

Speaker, House Leadership, Colleagues:

Today marks the fourth consecutive recognition on the life and non-violent teachings of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that I have been privileged to share with Rep. Farmer. Our
joint appeal underscores one simple truth: Dr. King's message of hope and dignity for every
human does not belong to my political party or his . . . to my race or his . . . to my
religion or his . . . but belongs to us all.

Today we ask for introspection as we celebrate our differences, and draw strength from
our diversity. Many of us participated in events this last weekend to honor the legacy of the
civil rights movement. In one manner or another, we paused . . . all of us . . . for one
second, in some cases, in others much longer, to recall the bravery of outspoken words
amidst societally-sanctioned oppression . . . we rehashed the struggle of simple actions,
non-violent resistance on courthouse steps and at segregated lunch counters. Yesterday we
observed nationally for the fifteenth time the birthday of Dr. King who would have turned
69 last Thursday, January 15.

That was all yesterday . . . yesterday.

Today, the holiday is passed. But as we turn our thoughts, honorable leaders, to the
business of this day, I urge you to show your strength in remembering these many sacrifices
by free-state Kansans, yes, and by Americans of every creed and hue.

Today, I plead with each of you to recognize that our children, and sometimes even our
constituents, follow by the example with which we lead.

As time moves on and those who seek to erode the power of the message of civil dignity
and respect by undermining the human frailty of the messenger, we must counter and learn
to turn more to each other and less on each other.

Today, in this America where streets that bear Dr. King's name are oxymoronically all
too likely to be riddled by violence, we have a lot to do to remember the vision and to
practice it even if we do not preach it.

Today, which makes my life at this point one week longer than Dr. King's, an odd mile-
stone which really reminds me of how little I have done . . . and how much I have to do.

Today, equal access by all succumbs to the need for economic access by all.

For, what good is being able to sit at any lunch counter if you can't afford the meal? What
benefit is there in being able to attend any school and not be able to afford the tuition?

Today, we reflect appreciatively on the struggles and accomplishments towards civil rights
in the past. Today, we recognize that there is much to do this day and in the days ahead so
that, too, our living will not be in vain.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT CHANGES

January 16, 1998

The Honorable Tim Shallenburger

Speaker of the House

State Capitol, Room 380-W

Topeka, KS 66612

Dear Tim:

This is to notify you that Representative Ethel Peterson will assume the position of Ranking
Minority Member on the House Tourism Committee currently held by Rep. Dixie Toelkes.
Democratic membership on the committee will not change.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Tom Sawyer

House Minority Leader

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

The following bills and concurrent resolutions were introduced and read by title:

HB 2650, An act concerning school district finance; relating to determination of trans-
portation weighting; amending K.S.A. 72-6411 and repealing the existing section, by Com-
mittee on Education.

HB 2656, An act concerning the commission on governmental standards and conduct;
relating to the powers and duties thereof; amending K.S.A. 25-4161 and 46-256 and re-
pealing the existing sections, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.

HB 2657, An act concerning state governmental ethics; relating to state officers and
employees; relating to lobbying and lobbyists; amending K.S.A. 46-232 and repealing the
existing section, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.

HB 2659, An act concerning campaign finance; relating to the use of public property;
imposing certain limitations; amending K.S.A. 25-4169a and repealing the existing section,
by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.

HB 2662, An act concerning elections; relating to campaign finance; relating to party
committees and political committees; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 25-4145 and repealing
the existing section, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.

HB 2663, An act concerning the commission on governmental standards and conduct;
relating to the powers and duties thereof; amending K.S.A. 25-4158 and 46-260 and re-
pealing the existing sections, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.

HB 2672, An act concerning the secretary of the department on aging; relating to the
powers and duties thereof, by Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 5033

By Committee on Taxation

A PROPOSITION to amend article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding
a new section thereto, relating to the establishment of a prohibition on the levy of
property tax by the state.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected(or appointed) and qualified to the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the mem-bers elected (or appointed) and qualified to the Senate concurring therein:

Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas
shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: Article
11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby amended by adding a new section
thereto to read as follows:

``§ 14. Prohibition against property tax levied by the state. The levy of
general property tax by, or on behalf of, the state for any and all purposes in the
year 2002, and any year thereafter, shall be prohibited, and the authority to levy a
permanent tax pursuant to section 6 of articles 6 and 7 of this constitution is hereby
declared null and void after the year 2001.''

Sec. 2. The following statement shall be printed on the ballot with the amendment as
a whole:

``Explanatory statement. This amendment would establish a prohibition against
general property tax levies made by or on behalf of the state.

``A vote for this proposition would establish a prohibition against general property
tax which may be levied by or on behalf of the state for any and all purposes in the
year 2002, and all years thereafter.

``A vote against this proposition would maintain the absence of any aggregate
general property tax levy rate limitation in the constitution.''

Sec. 3. This resolution, if approved by two-thirds of the members elected (or appointed)
and qualified to the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the members elected (or
appointed) and qualified to the Senate, shall be entered on the journals, together with the
yeas and nays. The secretary of state shall cause this resolution to be published as provided
by law and shall cause the proposed amendment to be submitted to the electors of the state
at the general election to be held on November 3, 1998.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 5034

By Committee on Taxation

A PROPOSITION to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of

Kansas, relating to the classification and taxation of aircraft and watercraft.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected

(or appointed) and qualified to the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the mem-bers elected (or appointed) and qualified to the Senate concurring therein:

Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas
shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: Section
1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby amended to read as follows:

``§ 1. System of taxation; classification; exemption. (a) The provisions of this
subsection shall govern the assessment and taxation of property on and after January
1, 1993, and each year thereafter. Except as otherwise hereinafter specifically pro-
vided, the legislature shall provide for a uniform and equal basis of valuation and
rate of taxation of all property subject to taxation. The legislature may provide for
the classification and the taxation uniformly as to class of recreational vehicles, in-cluding aircraft and watercraft, as defined by the legislature, or may exempt such
class from property taxation and impose taxes upon another basis in lieu thereof. The
provisions of this subsection shall not be applicable to the taxation of motor vehicles,
except as otherwise hereinafter specifically provided, mineral products, money, mort-
gages, notes and other evidence of debt and grain. Property shall be classified into
the following classes for the purpose of assessment and assessed at the percentage
of value prescribed therefor:

Class 1 shall consist of real property. Real property shall be further classified into seven
subclasses. Such property shall be defined by law for the purpose of subclassification and
assessed uniformly as to subclass at the following percentages of value:

(1) Real property used for residential purposes including multi-familyresidential real property and real property necessary to accommo-date a residential community of mobile or manufactured homes in-cluding the real property upon which such homes are located

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%

(2) Land devoted to agricultural use which shall be valued upon thebasis of its agricultural income or agricultural productivity pursuantto section 12 of article 11 of the constitution

30%

(3) Vacant lots

12%

(4) Real property which is owned and operated by a not-for-profit or-ganization not subject to federal income taxation pursuant to section501 of the federal internal revenue code, and which is included inthis subclass by law

12%

(5) Public utility real property, except railroad real property which shallbe assessed at the average rate that all other commercial and indus-trial property is assessed

33%

(6) Real property used for commercial and industrial purposes andbuildings and other improvements located upon land devoted to ag-ricultural use

25%

(7) All other urban and rural real property not otherwise specificallysubclassified

30%

Class 2 shall consist of tangible personal property. Such tangible personal property shall
be further classified into six subclasses, shall be defined by law for the purpose of subclas-
sification and assessed uniformly as to subclass at the following percentages of value:

(1) Mobile homes used for residential purposes

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%

(2) Mineral leasehold interests except oil leasehold interests the averagedaily production from which is five barrels or less, and natural gasleasehold interests the average daily production from which is 100mcf or less, which shall be assessed at 25%

30%

(3) Public utility tangible personal property including inventoriesthereof, except railroad personal property including inventoriesthereof, which shall be assessed at the average rate all other com-mercial and industrial property is assessed

33%

(4) All categories of motor vehicles not defined and specifically valuedand taxed pursuant to law enacted prior to January 1, 1985

30%

(5) Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment which, if itseconomic life is seven years or more, shall be valued at its retail costwhen new less seven-year straight-line depreciation, or which, if itseconomic life is less than seven years, shall be valued at its retail costwhen new less straight-line depreciation over its economic life, ex-cept that, the value so obtained for such property, notwithstandingits economic life and as long as such property is being used, shallnot be less than 20% of the retail cost when new of suchproperty

25%

(6) All other tangible personal property not otherwise specificallyclassified

30%

(b) All property used exclusively for state, county, municipal, literary, educational, sci-
entific, religious, benevolent and charitable purposes, farm machinery and equipment, mer-
chants' and manufacturers' inventories, other than public utility inventories included in
subclass (3) of class 2, livestock, and all household goods and personal effects not used for
the production of income, shall be exempted from property taxation.''

Sec. 2. The following statement shall be printed on the ballot with the amendment as
a whole:

``Explanatory statement. This amendment would allow the legislature to classify
and tax aircraft and watercraft upon a basis different from other property.

``A vote for this proposition would permit the legislature to provide for separate
classification and taxation of aircraft and watercraft and to exempt such property
from property taxation and impose taxes in lieu thereof.''

``A vote against this proposition would continue the taxation of aircraft and water-
craft in the same manner as all other property.''

Sec. 3. This resolution, if approved by two-thirds of the members elected (or appointed)
and qualified to the House of Representatives, and two-thirds of the members elected (or
appointed) and qualified to the Senate, shall be entered on the journals, together with the
yeas and nays. The secretary of state shall cause this resolution to be published as provided
by law and shall cause the proposed amendment to be submitted to the electors of the state
at the general election to be held on November 3, 1998.

REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:

The complete report is kept on file and open for inspection in the office of the Chief
Clerk.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Announcing rejection of HB 2243, 2280.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Objection was made to HB 2552, 2559, 2561, 2562 appearing on the Consent Calendar;
the bills were placed on the calendar under the heading of General Orders.

No objection was made to HB 2545, 2548, 2554, 2556, 2557, 2565, 2566, 2567, 2595
appearing on the Consent Calendar for the third day. The bills were advanced to Final
Action on Bills and Concurrent Resolutions.

FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

HB 2545, An act repealing K.S.A. 13-14d01 through 13-14d16; concerning certain cities;
relating to interstate bridges, was considered on final action.

On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 115; Nays 6; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 4.

HB 2548, An act repealing K.S.A. 13-2201 through 13-2215, 13-2215a, 13-2215b and
13-2216 through 13-2220; concerning certain cities; relating to civil service commissions,
was considered on final action.